The inaugural textbook, Writing Across the Curriculum of Kinesiology: Bridging Coursework to Professional Practice, is designed as an introduction to teach technical writing skills in kinesiology. The concept for this text was conceived to support the California State University initiative that each campus program will have an upper division writing course. Well, after thorough investigation and contacting several textbook companies no one had a text to meet the needs of this course. This text is written to prepare undergraduate students for upper division writing in their specific disciplines. Also, it eliminates the myth that writing is not an important function within the kinesiology discipline. This text serves as a basic guide for students to become proficient writers in Kinesiology that leads to professional practice.
It should be acknowledged that the text is not designed to teach curriculum content or subject matter content for the different disciplines. Also, due to the nature of the text and the timeframe of the semester system, the text cannot discuss all potential writing assignments. However, it does provide building blocks for students to apply writing techniques in their specific discipline courses and into professional practice.
The text consists of an introduction chapter and 10 chapters that are divided into a four-part layout. The chapters have a variety of elements, such as checklists, tables, figures, chapter quiz, recommended websites, suggested readings, and sample documents.
Dwan M. Bridges, PhD, CAPE, is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science at California State University, Los Angeles. She completed her doctoral degree in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University. Currently, she teaches the written communication course for the kinesiology discipline and has served as the coordinator for the Adapted Physical Education program. She also has master’s degrees in Education Administration and Criminal Justice Administration. Dwan has dedicated the past 28 years to the professional community and is well known worldwide for her leadership and scholarly activities. She serves as secretary for the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity and has held many key leadership positions for professional organizations. Her research interests are individuals with disabilities, parent perceptions of services, mentoring, and motor skill development. Dwan is a published author and has presented at professional conferences on six continents.
Elizabeth A. Bridges, PhD, is the cofounder and vice president of the Benjamin and Yancy Foundation, Inc. that addresses educational resources for the health and wellness of individuals with breast and prostate cancer. She completed her doctoral degree in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University. She also has master’s degrees in Business Administration and Educational Technology. Elizabeth was an adjunct professor in Nutritional Science at the University of Phoenix. She also served for 6 years as a Project Director for TRIO in Educational Talent Search. She is a grant writer and has managed million-dollar budgets. Her research interests are nontraditional students, health and wellness, parent perceptions of services, and mentoring. Elizabeth is a published author and has presented at professional conferences on five continents.
Chapter 1: Importance of Academic Writing in Kinesiology
Chapter 2: Basic Knowledge Needed for Writing in Kinesiology
Chapter 3: Primary Academic Writing Styles in Kinesiology
Chapter 4: Searching the Literature in Kinesiology
Chapter 5: Writing an Academic Research Paper in the American Psychological Association (APA) Style
Chapter 6: Avoiding Writing Pitfalls
Chaptrer 7: Physical Education Teacher Education
Chapter 8: Adapted Physical Education
Chapter 9: Exercise Science
Chapter 10: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 11: Writing Beyond the Kinesiology Classroom